Quick Facts: Coach Transfers & Check In

Transfers - Cairns and Beaches: A pick-up service is available from your accommodation. Specific hotel transfer times will be advised at time of booking, or contact us on (61) 740 87 2100. Transfers - Port Douglas: Coach Transfers are available from your accommodation. Specific hotel transfer times will be advised at time of booking, or contact us on (61) 740 87 2100. Making your own way: Check in time is 9.15am at the Quicksilver office, located at the Marina Mirage on Wharf Street. Parking is available at the Marina. View our map of Port Douglas.

Set like a jewel in a Great Barrier Reef lagoon, Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral island that appeals to everyone. And why not, when this is everyone’s idea of a secluded tropical paradise!

9.30 am
Complimentary morning tea/coffee on boarding. For your safety, hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway. Passengers are required to be onboard the vessel 15 minutes before departure.

9.45 am
An informative Marine Biologist presentation is shown in the main cabin.

10.00 am
Wavedancer departs Marina Mirage for Low Isles.

10.30 am
A snorkelling demonstration is conducted during the journey to Low Isles.

11.15 am
Wavedancer arrives at Low Isles and your activities commence. The coral viewer and shuttle vessels leave for the island, and continue to run throughout the day. Your snorkelling equipment is available from the storage containers on the foredeck of Wavedancer. We recomend that you conduct all snokelling from the island. The guided snorkelling tour operates form the island. Introductory dives operate from the back of Wavedancer.

Quick Facts: The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) is a series of over 2900 individual reefs, stretching from the tip of Cape York in the north to Lady Elliott Island in the south. Covering over 344, 000ha, it comprises fringing and barrier reefs, continental islands, coral cays and 70 different bio-regions, making it the most ecologically diverse system in the world.

12 noon
Lunch is served. Enjoy your tropical buffet. Bar operates throughout the day.

1.30 pm
A Beach Walk is conducted by a Marine Biologist from the shuttle boarding area on the beach.

2.45 pm
Last shuttle leaves the island to return passengers to the vessel. Afternoon tea is served.

3.10 pm
Depart Low Isles for Port Douglas. Enjoy light entertainment during the return journey.

4.30 pm
Arrival at Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.